The Best Hotels Closest to Cairns Esplanade in Cairns - 2026 Updated Prices

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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 0.9 km from Cairns Esplanade

Diarmid

4.658.888 ₫

5.124.777 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 0.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

carlos

3.727.110 ₫

4.099.821 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a towel hanging on a rack, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Lachlan

5.404.310 ₫

5.944.741 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden pergola, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Linda

4.330.225 ₫

4.763.247 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of the outside.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Alok

4.470.838 ₫

4.917.922 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

A nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

6. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jean

5.334.847 ₫

5.868.332 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a marble nightstand, and a white bed with grey pillows.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

7. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Stephen

4.577.635 ₫

4.577.635 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 0.7 km from Cairns Esplanade

Laura

4.402.954 ₫

4.843.249 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.2 km from Cairns Esplanade

Jason

3.557.696 ₫

3.913.466 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A bar area with a pool view, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 0.8 km from Cairns Esplanade

Carla

4.585.658 ₫

5.044.224 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and a building with a blue facade.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and distant land.

11. Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

Anastasia

6.840.094 ₫

7.524.103 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

12. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 1.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Genaviv

4.432.967 ₫

4.876.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of mountains.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

John

3.994.717 ₫

4.394.263 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.6 km from Cairns Esplanade

Cassandra

3.609.217 ₫

3.970.139 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A modern room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a view of greenery and mountains through large windows.

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A dining table with a variety of dishes and a martini glass, set against a scenic ocean view.

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.1 km from Cairns Esplanade

Terri

4.218.343 ₫

4.640.252 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A view of a hotel with a pool, greenery, and a body of water in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden partition.

A coastal view with a beach, marina, and lush greenery.

16. BreakFree Royal Harbour

Cairns Central Business District, 1 km from Cairns Esplanade

4.920.191 ₫

5.412.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Heritage Cairns Hotel.'

A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.

17. Heritage Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 0.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

David

3.156.117 ₫

3.471.803 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 0.3 km from Cairns Esplanade

Giannina

5.948.095 ₫

5.948.095 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.4 km from Cairns Esplanade

Ozgur

4.218.343 ₫

4.640.252 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerator with beverages, and an exit sign.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

20. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.5 km from Cairns Esplanade

Elizabeth

2.121.657 ₫

2.867.079 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Esplanade

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely room with a balcony and air con. The staff are really helpful and they have a little shop with any essentials you might need."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property - very large grounds - great pools - cleaning staff were excellent - beds comfy > decent meals in “cafe”..Buffet Brekky at property was “standard” ….. limited options for food nearby - but nearby Charlie’s cafe was close by > had good meals 👍 & open at 5am …"

Heritage Cairns

8/10 Good

"This is walking distance to everything. It’s an older looking hotel so if you’re ok with that then the distance to sights is worth it."

Crystalbrook Riley

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay with friends while visiting Cairns. My room was so nice with an incredible view of the sea. Everything was clean and the vibes overall were great. The pools offered a lot of options and apace."

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good

"We loved the central position to everything in Cairns, plus a beautiful view. Rooms very clean and fresh. Thought the hotel was dated and the swimming pool and surrounds need updating. More lifts are needed in hotel, such a very long walk to our room from lifts. But as said, the best position in Cairns."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location great staff"

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

8/10 Good

"The continental breakfast, was quite poor, you got a small portion of cereal, 3 slices of toast some fruit and some yogurt, the coffee jug was empty, but the juice was plentiful"

Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

A crowded swimming pool with people enjoying the water, a lifeguard chair, and a lifeguard tower.

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

9.0/10 (4,257 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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A narrow market aisle with clothing racks, hats, and accessories.

Cairns Night Markets

7.8/10 (3,363 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.

Cairns Marlin Marina

8.8/10 (3,149 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tropical North Waterfront with a trip to Cairns Marlin Marina. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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A School of Arts building with a modern facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Michaelmas Cay

Explore the great outdoors at Michaelmas Cay and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Wander the lush rainforests and seaside in the area.

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Cairns Regional Gallery

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cairns Regional Gallery in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Reef Hotel Casino

8.2/10 (1,409 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Reef Hotel Casino during your travels in Tropical North Waterfront? Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cairns Esplanade?

Cairns Esplanade is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 399 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Cairns Esplanade?

Expedia has 399 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cairns Esplanade.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cairns Esplanade, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Cairns Esplanade.

What can I see and do near Cairns Esplanade?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground or Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Teach.

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Our top choices for Cairns Esplanade hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

4. Cairns Plaza Hotel

5. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

6. Reef Gateway Apartments

7. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

8. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

9. Tropic Towers Apartments

10. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

11. Crystalbrook Riley

12. Pullman Cairns International

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

15. Oaks Cairns Hotel

16. BreakFree Royal Harbour

17. Heritage Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. The Benson Hotel

20. Cairns Holiday Park

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Top Cairns Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Heritage Cairns

Crystalbrook Riley

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Other attractions near Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Marlin Marina

Cairns Museum

Michaelmas Cay

Cairns Regional Gallery

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre

Reef Hotel Casino

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